Continental Extremecontact DWS 06

Is the Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 a good tire?

The Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 appears in 1 independent comparative tire test in our database. Across those results it earns a Tire Lab Score of 88/100 — rated "Very Good" among Summer tires. The score is a weighted average of its per-category performance relative to the winner of each test it entered, so a tire only scores highly by beating strong competition rather than by appearing in easy tests.

Where it shines. Across published test rankings the Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 is consistently competitive in dry braking, snow traction and cabin noise. In wet braking specifically it averages a #5.0 finish across 1 ranked result, including 0 outright wins. Wet braking is the single most safety-relevant number in any tire test, so it carries the heaviest weight in the score above.

Who should buy it. Drivers who see real winter conditions will get the most out of the Continental Extremecontact DWS 06, and it remains usable year-round in mild climates. Before buying, check the size you need is actually offered — performance varies between sizes, and test results are published for one specific size at a time. The full test-by-test breakdown and price comparison below let you confirm both.